Opinion
Land Management as a component of Sustainable Development: The role of traditional leadership in the Kumasi Traditional Area
A lecture delivered at the KNUST Law Faculty on 23rd March, 2023
Mariam Agyeman Gyasi Jawhary
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Opinion
Developing Jurisprudence or Creating Chaos?: An Examination of the Decisions of Ghana's Supreme Court on Property Rights of Spouses
This Article explores the contradictions and conflicts in the theory of the Supreme Court, whilst emphasising that the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court is in fatal disarray and anarchy. The so-called jurisprudence of equality does not onl...
Daniel Korang
Opinion
Book review: The treasures in “Critical And Biographical Essays Of Nana S.K.B. Asante"
This write-up unveils the treasures in “Critical And Biographical Essays Of Nana S.K.B. Asante: From An African Village To The Global Village And Back”, with the hope of inspiring greater reading of the book and conversation on the many ide...
DL News
Opinion
ADR for ‘Galamsey’: A curious proposition?
This article gives an overview and explores the use of ADR in settling disputes. In particular, the article discusses the suggestion that has been made recently, proposing the use of ADR to handle ‘galamsey’ cases.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Beyond the "Koo Kaa": Safeguarding Ghana's forest reserves
The article intends to ensure that beyond the discussions and debates on the degazetting of portions of the Achimota Forest, concrete steps are taken at clarifying the legislative framework for the management and utilisation of forest resou...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Opinion
Rethinking Article 68(5) of the 1992 Constitution – Taxation of the Emoluments of the President of the Republic of Ghana – An Introspection
The author in this article examines some recent events, the historical or constitutional basis for why Ghana's President is exempted from paying taxes on his salary and explores the need to rethink this position of the law
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
Exposition of the current position of the law on corruption, anti-money laundering and narcotics
Presentation at the Association of Magistrates and Judges Conference on 29th September, 2021 by Justice Dennis Adjei
JUSTICE DENNIS ADJEI
Opinion
He who alleges must prove
I keep reading this argument that because article 64 proceedings are ‘SUI GENERIS,’ (to wit of its own kind; unique) somehow, known rule of evidence do not or should not apply, and that the common law-based adversarial system of justice sho...
ghanaweb.com
Opinion
Natural Resources, The Environment and the Constitutional Review Committee’s Recommendations: Why Government Should Reconsider Its Position
The article critiques the Government of Ghana’s rejection of proposed constitutional reforms on natural resource governance and environmental protection. It advocates stronger constitutional safeguards for public trusteeship, sustainability...
Anthony Danquah
Opinion
Intestate Succession in Ghana: How PNDCL 111 Shapes Families After Death
The article examines how Ghana’s Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111) protects spouses and children while exposing ongoing challenges in modern family structures, estate administration, and succession disputes. It ultimately argues th...
Naa Awura Dede Osabutey
Opinion
Understanding the energy impacts of the Maduro arrest
The article argues that the reported Maduro arrest should be understood not only as a geopolitical event, but as an energy law and policy shock. It explains how legal risk, sanctions, dollar-priced energy trade, and currency pressure can af...
Lom Nuku Ahlijah
Opinion
The Land Act: A Model For Integration Of Customary Law Into A Modern Legislation
Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 exemplifies a landmark effort to integrate customary law into modern statutory land governance by codifying indigenous principles, promoting fiduciary accountability, and ensuring legal recognition of customary intere...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Contemplating Appeal of Widow Wars: Can Daddy Lumba’s Legendary Love Story Survive the Courtroom? A Comprehensive Analysis of the High Court Judgment in Suit No. GJ12202026
The High Court judgment in Suit No. GJ12202026 upheld the validity of a customary marriage over a contested foreign civil marriage, emphasizing evidentiary shortcomings in proving the latter. The article evaluates the court’s reasoning and...
Kofi Annan
Opinion
Wombs for Rent: The Ethics of Commercial Surrogacy
This article explores the ethical, legal, and cultural tensions surrounding commercial surrogacy in Ghana, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legislation. It compares international regulatory models and debates the merits and risks of c...
Joyann Obeng and Lais Pinheiro
Opinion
A Separate Economic Life in Marriage
The Supreme Court of Ghana has clarified that spouses can maintain separate economic lives during marriage and that property acquired during marriage is no longer presumed to be jointly owned. This marks a significant departure from previou...
Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq
Opinion
Law and Society: Are We Playing Ostrich with the Current Realities of the Family System and Confusion Associated with Funerals in Ghanaian Communities?
This article critiques the dissonance between Ghana's evolving nuclear family dynamics and outdated customary laws governing funerals and inheritance. It advocates for legislative reform to grant nuclear families legal authority over burial...
Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe
Opinion
Incorporating Companies in Ghana: Legal Requirements for Companies Limited by Shares and Companies Limited by Guarantee
This article provides a detailed analysis of the legal and procedural framework for incorporating companies in Ghana, particularly companies limited by shares and by guarantee. It also examines foreign investment regulations, statutory requ...
Elizabeth Asantewaa Ofori and Rosebella Nueki Thompson
Opinion
From Aspiration to Action: The Urgent Call to Enforce Ghana’s Socio-Economic Rights Historical context and international backgrounds
This article examines the legal and constitutional debate in Ghana over the justiciability of economic, social, and cultural rights under Chapter 6 of the 1992 Constitution. It argues that making these rights enforceable is essential to ful...
Asaanah Ronald Akunai
Opinion
Are Litigation Lawyers Working for Their Court Clerks?
The article discusses the vital yet underappreciated role of law clerks in Ghanaian litigation practice, highlighting financial risks associated with their responsibilities due to a lack of oversight. It proposes measures such as digital pa...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh Esq.
Opinion
Medical Victims Compensation ‘Wahala’: The Role of the Law
This article highlights the lack of statutory frameworks for compensating victims of medical negligence in Ghana, emphasizing the reliance on the outdated Bolam rule. The author proposes a no-fault compensation model, similar to Ghana's Mot...
Isaac Ofori Gyeabour, Esq.